Workshop on Infections after Fracture Fixation (IFF) - Berlin, Germany

Workshop on Infections after Fracture Fixation (IFF) is organized by PRO-IMPLANT Foundation and will be held from Apr 29 - 30, 2019 at Langenbeck-Virchow-Haus, Berlin, Germany.

Target Audience:
Clinicians and life-science researchers with advanced knowledge and interest in implant-associated infections of the following specialties (or enrolled in an educational program):
• Trauma, orthopedic or related surgeons dealing with bone and implant-associated infections after fracture
• Internal medicine (micro)biology, infectious diseases or related fields dealing with biofilms and antibiotics
• Pharmacy, pharmacology or related fields dealing with pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics

Course Description :
This conference provides an up-to-date information and a practical approach to manage infections after fracture fixation. Emphasis is put on interdisciplinary teamwork, open discussions and practical advice for the daily clinical work. Case discussions and interactive lectures were specially designed to interact and share experience between speakers and participants.

The course is a mix of lectures by expert scientists in the domain, interactive case discussion and practical (hands-on) workshops.

Course Goals :
To review, update and advance the theoretical and practical knowledge in diagnosis, treatment and prevention of bone and implant-associated infections. At the end of the workshop, participants should be able to generate a rational and efficient management plan based on modern principles.

Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.